A report claims that Wolves expressed interest in signing Dennis Praet, a former midfielder for Leicester City. Praet, a free agent who left the King Power Arena this summer, is alleged by HITC Sport to have rejected a transfer to Championship team Burnley.
According to HITC, discussions took place between the Clarets and the player that Leicester signed for £18 million in 2019. The Belgian playmaker was being considered by Fulham, Ipswich Town, and Wolves, according to journalist Graeme Bailey.
Earlier this year, Praet told Het Nieuwsblad, “I’m ready for something new as my contract is coming to an end.”
“I am now 29 and physically at the peak of my career.
“I definitely want to become important somewhere again, so that I can find the fun in the game again.
“The focus now is on finding the right club,” he added.
“I am realistic enough to know that I won’t be picked up by a top-four team out of the top league overnight.
However, it’s also a fantastic thing if I wind up at a nice mid-range team where I can contribute significantly. Additionally, it would be a bonus if my family could stay somewhere enjoyable.
The 30-year-old instead looks to be on his way back to Belgium as he closes in on a move to Royal Antwerp. Belgian media outlet DH les Sports + is reporting that Praet underwent a medical on Thursday ahead of his move to the Bosuilstadion.
Praet, who has 15 caps for the Belgium national team, was limited to 20 appearances for the Foxes last season, and made just nine starts. He now joins a side that are 11th out of 16th in the Belgian Pro League with two wins, a draw and three defeats from their opening six matches.
As for Wolves, their search for an attacking midfielder saw them land on Andre, signing him from Fluminense in a deal that could be worth up to £21m.
The 23-year-old is currently away on international duty with Brazil, and after games against Ecuador (September 7) and Paraguay (September 11), he could be in line to make his debut. Wolves play Newcastle United in the Premier League on Sunday, Septembr 15 at 4.30 pm.
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